Annie Bot was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner, Doug. Designed to satisfy his emotional and physical needs, she has dinner ready for him every night,…
Buying a House in This Economy?
It has been forever since my last post. I’ve sat down a few times to write something here, but life — as it tends to — has had other plans….
Book Review: Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang
Our narrator produces a sound from the piano no one else at the Conservatory can. She employs a technique she learned from her parents—also talented musicians—who fled China in the…
Book Review: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Two best friends. Ten summer trips. One last chance to fall in love. Poppy and Alex. Alex and Poppy. They have nothing in common. She’s a wild child; he wears…
Book Review: The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
It’s the opening night of The Manor, and no expense, small or large, has been spared. The infinity pool sparkles; crystal pouches for guests’ healing have been placed in the…
Cebu Travel Diary: Simala, Bogo and a Farewell to Dusit Thani
After a few rest and family reunion days, we were back on the road. With no current major railway system (fingers crossed the monorail comes through!!), getting around Cebu takes…